Supply Chain Leadership: Transforming Africa's Industry

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolving landscape of African supply chains and the importance of resilience, adaptability, and technology in leadership.

Disruption isn’t an occasional challenge anymore. And that’s forcing supply chain leaders to think differently about how they operate. In this episode, Scott Luton is joined by Thato Moloi , President of SAPICS and an expert in African supply chains, to discuss the trends impacting the industry. Thato shares insights on how global supply chain disruptions have become the norm and explains why resilience and adaptability are crucial for leaders in 2026. He also delves into the transformative role of AI and technology in driving efficiency, especially in logistics and warehouse management across the continent. They explore how African supply chains are evolving through innovation, regionalization, and the increasing importance of workforce development. You’ll hear practical examples of how companies are leveraging AI for better decision-making and optimizing their supply chains to meet growing demands in today’s fast-paced world. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (03:00) The power of SAPICS (08:54) The complexity of Africa's cold chain & fruit export (11:31) Six trends shaping African supply chains in 2026 (14:14) Data-driven decisions and why AI is now essential…

People in this episode

Host: Scott Luton

Guest: Thato Moloi

Topics covered

• supply chain leadership
• African industry
• AI in logistics
• workforce development
• global supply chain disruptions
• resilience and adaptability
• innovation in supply chains

Keywords

• supply chain
• Africa
• AI
• logistics
• warehouse management
• disruption
• innovation
• workforce
• regionalization
• decision-making

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SAPICS

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